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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti wears a mask as he listens to fellow speakers at a news conference near SoFi Stadium, site of the NFL football Super Bowl later this month, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Officials urge mask-wearing for fans attending Super Bowl

By Michael R. Blood Feb. 02, 2022 07:23 PM EST

"Detroit Votes" is displayed on the Ford Field scoreboard, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Detroit. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson cast her vote in a drop box at the Detroit Pistons' training facility and about 12 hours later, she witnessed ballots being rolled into Ford Field for a double-checking step of the election process. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Sports venues across country in play on Election Day

By Larry Lage Nov. 04, 2020 04:44 AM EST

Nathan Chen with coach Raf Arutunian learn Chen's score after his the men's senior free skate program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Lynn Hey)
The Latest: SWAC postpones fall sports, eyes spring football

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada runs to first base with a hit in the first inning of the team's spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz. Moncada rejoined the White Sox after missing the start of their summer camp because he contracted the coronavirus. Moncada revealed on a video conference call with reporters Thursday, July 16, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he didn't experience any major symptoms but it was a difficult time for him and a little scary. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
The Latest: Meadows tests positive, Moncada back from virus

By The Associated Press Jul. 16, 2020 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Raheem Mostert speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. Long before the sports world had been shut down and when only one death from the coronavirus had been reported in California, Mostert was concerned enough about the pandemic to cancel an appearance at an autograph show in early March. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Mostert acknowledges family concern over return to practice

By Josh Dubow May. 21, 2020 02:23 AM EDT

In this Feb. 2, 2020 file photo San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The 49ers are encouraged about how productive their virtual offseason has gone in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Juszczyk believes players are able to get even more time learning intricacies of the offense without the pressure of going out on the field to practice each day and has enjoyed the banter and bonding across the video screens. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
49ers hopeful of training camp return to Santa Clara

By Josh Dubow May. 19, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2019, file photo, work continues on Allegiant Stadium, future home of the Las Vegas Raiders. Allegiant Stadium will debut on Monday night, Sept. 21, with the Raiders facing Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)
Column: More normality from NFL. Will it happen on time?

By Barry Wilner May. 07, 2020 09:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Clemson football player Tee Higgins lifts weights during NFL Pro Day in Clemson, S.C. Scouts, front-office executives and even coaches find themselves coping with a whole new process with Americans hunkering down and doctors overwhelmed by the mounting cases of COVID-19. Gone for the most part this year are access to in-person interviews, campus workouts and visits to team headquarters. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Column: Virus will make the timeline for sports, too

By Tim Dahlberg Apr. 05, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

By Tim Reynolds Apr. 04, 2020 05:52 PM EDT

A ticket holder pauses outside a closed Goodyear Ballpark, spring training home of the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, reading a sign as to where he might get a refund for a canceled game, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. Major League Baseball has suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule because if the coronavirus outbreak. MLB is also delaying the start of its regular season by at least two weeks. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Big South Conference cancels all spring sports

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2020 01:34 AM EDT

49ers RB Mostert cancels autograph session over virus fears

Mar. 04, 2020 07:26 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert has canceled a scheduled autograph session out of concern for the spread of the...

A San Francisco 49ers fan wears a mask of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo while tailgating at Levi's Stadium before the NFL NFC Championship football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers 1/19/2020

Jan. 19, 2020 04:05 PM EST

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The King reigns: LeBron James is AP's male athlete of decade

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 29, 2019 01:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley wears a shirt reading "Not Concerned About Athletes" to his weekly news conference at the team's NFL football training complex in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Gurley also spoke out in favor of college athletes being able to make money off their likeness in accordance with a new California law. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
Rams' Gurley wears shirt criticizing NCAA to news conference

By Greg Beacham Oct. 10, 2019 08:44 PM EDT

Governors make unusual Super Bowl bet on hometown teams

Feb. 02, 2019 01:38 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — The governors of Massachusetts and California are placing a friendly wager on the outcome of Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and...